1969 Ferrari 365 GTC vs. 2005 McLaren F1
To start off, 2005 McLaren F1 is newer by 36 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1969 Ferrari 365 GTC. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1969 Ferrari 365 GTC would be higher. At 6,063 cc (12 cylinders), 2005 McLaren F1 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 McLaren F1 (618 HP @ 7400 RPM) has 301 more horse power than 1969 Ferrari 365 GTC. (317 HP @ 6600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 McLaren F1 should accelerate faster than 1969 Ferrari 365 GTC. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1969 Ferrari 365 GTC weights approximately 350 kg more than 2005 McLaren F1.
Both vehicles are rear wheel drive (RWD) - it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, both vehicles do the job better than front wheel drive vehicles. With that said, do keep in mind that many other factors such as speed and the wear on your tires can also have significant impact on traction and control. Let's talk about torque, 2005 McLaren F1 (649 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 286 more torque (in Nm) than 1969 Ferrari 365 GTC. (363 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 2005 McLaren F1 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1969 Ferrari 365 GTC.
Compare all specifications:
| 1969 Ferrari 365 GTC | 2005 McLaren F1 | |
| Make | Ferrari | McLaren |
| Model | 365 GTC | F1 |
| Year Released | 1969 | 2005 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 4390 cc | 6063 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 317 HP | 618 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6600 RPM | 7400 RPM |
| Torque | 363 Nm | 649 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 81 mm | 86.1 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 71 mm | 87.1 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 3 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1520 kg | 1170 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4500 mm | 4290 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1680 mm | 1830 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1150 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2350 mm | 2720 mm |
